Kootenay Lake Forest District Recreation Trail
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Access
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Head west from Kaslo on highway #31A for 28.6 km (measured from downtown Kaslo)
to the old settlement of Rettallack. Turn right at the old townsite (keeping left for the first
100 m or so) and then turn right again at 0.3 km. Stay on the well-travelled portion of this road
for 1.1 km to the Lyle Creek junction. Follow the left fork of the road for 2.2 km to a road on the
right and take this for 0.5 km to a small parking area. This last section of the road is very
narrow. You may wish to leave your vehicle at the wide area near the last junction. The trail
starts 25 m past the parking area up an old road. Suitable for 2wd high clearance vehicles, although
4wd recommended. View a map. |
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Trail
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This trail provides access to Whitewater Glacier which is surrounded by an open
glaciated landscape of small streams and small puddle-like lakes. It is a very scenic area and
provides excellent recreational opportunities. Remains from past mining
activitie, and an old
flume used to divert water, are located near rhe pass. Please respect the value of this site.
Watch for mountain goats along the ridges, and be alert for grizzly bears feeding on open alpine
slopes. Primary activities are hiking, viewing, camping and mountaineering.   
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Facilities |
Length |
Difficulty |
Elevation Change |
| approx 5.5 km | Moderate | 750 m | |
Vehicle Units |
Tables |
Outhouse |
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| Small parking area | N/A | N/A | |
Firewood |
Fire Pits |
User Maintained |
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| None. User must gather own | N/A | If you pack it in, you pack it out. | |
Comments |
High grizzly use area. make noise and stay alert. | ||